Adjunct Associate Professor

About the role

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at the Penn State College of Medicine invites applications for a part-time Associate Professor position to provide leadership for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program and support research activities within the department. The mission of PHS is to advance health through the design, conduct, and analysis of population-based biomedical research, the support of basic science and clinical research, the education of future generations of health professionals, and active engagement with the community to improve health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the DrPH program, working collaboratively with PHS leadership, faculty, students, and education staff to support program quality, student success, and continued program development.
• Coordinate program activities; support student recruitment, progression, and engagement; contribute to curriculum and program planning; monitor program outcomes and assessment; support accreditation activities; and identify opportunities to strengthen the DrPH program and student experience.
• Contribute to research activities within PHS, including participation in collaborative research projects and initiatives aligned with the department’s mission and areas of expertise.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in public health or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing an academic, professional, or public health program.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with program assessment, accreditation, graduate education, or public health research is preferred.
• Candidates with experience in public health practice, higher education, program leadership, research, government, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, or related settings are encouraged to apply.